Bird [videorecording]
2006
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The short life of legendary 1940s Jazz saxophonist Charlie 'Yardbird' Parker is examined in depth in this film, directed by Clint Eastwood. Forest Whitaker plays Parker, whose own playing dominates the soundtrack. With Diane Verona as Chan Richardson Parker and Michael Zelniker as Red Rodney. The film won an Oscar for its sound.
Main title:
Bird [videorecording] / producer, Clint Eastwood.
Author:
Eastwood, Clint, 1930-, directorNiehaus, Lennie, composer (expression)Parker, Charlie, 1920-1955, composer (expression)Robards, Sam, actorWindust, Penelope, actorWhitaker, Forest, actor
Imprint:
[United Kingdom] : Warner Bros. Home Ent., 2006.
Collation:
1 DVD (154 min.) : colour
Notes:
Made in 1988.DVDN.
Credits:
Credits: director, Clint Eastwood; executive producer, David Valdes; writer, Clint Eastwood; writer, Joel Oliansky; music, Lennie Niehaus; music, Charlie Parker; subject, Charlie Parker.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Sam Robards, Penelope Windust, Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Arlen Snyder, Michael Zelniker, Morgan Nagler, Samuel E. Wright, Damon Whitaker, Keith David, James Handy, Michael McGuire.
Audience:
BBFC code: 15.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
English
BRN:
125965
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